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CAW is calling for nominations for two positions in the union that will come vacant June 1.

One is Compensation, Health and Welfare officer for Xstrata Nickel and the other is recording secretary of the local executive board.

Nominations for both positions must be submitted by Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. Nomination/qualification forms are available at the union office at 19 Regent Street South.

If more than one person applies for either or both positions, voting will be held the week of March 8-12 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the union hall. There will also be voting polls at membership meetings scheduled for March 10 and 11.

Should only one person apply for these positions, he or she will be appointed until the 2012 general election.

All members, including laid off Local 598 members, who still have recall rights with the company, are eligible to run for recording secretary.

All Local 598 members, including laid-off employees who still have recall rights as well as pensioners, are eligible to vote for a recording secretary.

Only active Xstrata Nickel employees are eligible to run for Compensation, Health and Welfare officer. Only Xstrata Nickel employees, including laid-off employees with recall rights, are eligible to vote for this position.